tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103758876428147420.post8240791292981264923..comments2023-06-09T01:23:45.285+10:00Comments on Beyond My Picket Fence: Living Well on LessTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07511855282323456046noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103758876428147420.post-13411713121167307512008-06-04T17:46:00.000+10:002008-06-04T17:46:00.000+10:00This is a great post Tracy. We use most of these t...This is a great post Tracy. We use most of these tactics as well and although some family members feel 'sorry' for us because we don't buy new clothes or eat out much, we never feel deprived. If the children want to buy something that isn't necessary, they learn about the value of saving. It also makes them really think about whether they really want the item or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103758876428147420.post-77814726209989537242008-06-04T09:20:00.000+10:002008-06-04T09:20:00.000+10:00Thanks for all your comments gals. It's nice to k...Thanks for all your comments gals. It's nice to know that there are others with similar financial values!<BR/><BR/>Lisa, my kids are the same. Fish & Chips from the shop (rather than my freezer or homemade) is a real treat!<BR/><BR/>Terri, we have also carried no debt apart from mortgage for over 5 years now ~ very freeing!<BR/><BR/>Vicki, I'm glad you're enjoying the recipes. :)<BR/><BR/>Tina, I don't know about you, but I think as we trust God to provide we are able to feel more contented.<BR/><BR/>Kez, I think if I homeschooled I'd be more inclined to get the kids involved in some of those things too. It's all part of a well-rounded education!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511855282323456046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103758876428147420.post-12197923292278701582008-06-04T07:45:00.000+10:002008-06-04T07:45:00.000+10:00Great post Tracy! I agree with everything you sai...Great post Tracy! I agree with everything you said. Our young guy does drama, Auskick & swimming lessons, but because we homeschool I'm a bit more reluctant to cut those group activities out. Drama I will definitely be revisiting at the end of the year though, as it's an hours drive away. As much as I hate to do it, I think we'll be looking for somewhere much closer to home. Swimming I consider more of a safety thing that he learns, but this will be the last year he does regular swimming lessons I think. Auskick is 10 mins down the road and is relatively cheap so so far it gets to stay :)<BR/><BR/>We only have one child too which makes a big difference.Kezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15915193876879614644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103758876428147420.post-5940963248599801552008-06-04T07:23:00.000+10:002008-06-04T07:23:00.000+10:00Fab post Tracy! I wholeheartedly agree with every...Fab post Tracy! I wholeheartedly agree with everything...it was like reading about ourselves!! Praise the Lord that He provides our needs. Also, contentment is free!<BR/><BR/>Love, Tina :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103758876428147420.post-26279064418932894232008-06-03T22:04:00.000+10:002008-06-03T22:04:00.000+10:00Hi Tracy,wonderful to read how you manage..as many...Hi Tracy,<BR/>wonderful to read how you manage..as many have too these days and soo many people losing their homes it's horrid-I totally understand the sports thing with the chikdren..I come from a money poor upbrining,where as my ex never went without wnything and all our kids played whatever sports they wanted-talk about feeling like a flippin taxi he never took any of them to anything and yes it cost a darn fortune..and truly I don't think they are any diff too any other kids for it,<BR/>I also love your recipes I find them very tasty and easy on the $$<BR/>cheers VickieVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02152264077328052247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103758876428147420.post-55103612406755163022008-06-03T21:40:00.000+10:002008-06-03T21:40:00.000+10:00Thank you for sharing, Tracy. We do many of those...Thank you for sharing, Tracy. We do many of those things and have been able to pay off all our debts. I agree with you about children being able to appreciate things so much more!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15813884721045918546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103758876428147420.post-31494113289801042402008-06-03T21:26:00.000+10:002008-06-03T21:26:00.000+10:00Oh Tracy, it's like reading my own thoughts. I th...Oh Tracy, it's like reading my own thoughts. I think your final point about saying "no" to kids is a really substantial one. Our 8 year old is playing soccer this year, but we have flagged our concern with him over the cost of fuel for attending training, and then match day, and that he may not be able to play next year. This is the same kid who LOVES school holidays most of all because he can visit the op shop. We all know money won't buy our kids happiness. (....but a little extra would certainly be handy!!!)<BR/>And I don't know about you, but outside of the odd whinge for junk food, our kids don't feel deprived. Lisa xThe Tin Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422547957232680227noreply@blogger.com